OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Broome County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Endicott, Broome County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Anne Fusco
Mar 16, 2014
Anne M (Lippolis) Fusco, 88, of Endicott. Anne has gone to join the love of her life, her husband Vincent. She leaves her daughter Velleca, son-in-law Larry Lefferts, her precious grandchildren: Jaime, Jessica, and Daniel, her Great Grandchildren: Emma, Vincent, Marcos, Alena, and Christian, her Sister Frances, and extended family members. Annie had many wonderful memories of vacationing with...
Anastasia “Stasia” Fontana
Mar 15, 2014
Anastasia Fontana, 96, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Fairview Home on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her first husband, August (Gus) Petras and her second husband, Reginald Fontana, and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-laws: David and Becky Petras of Brewster, MA. and Daniel and Beverly Petras of Punta Gorda, Fl., and...
Betty Perry
Mar 14, 2014
Betty M. Perry, 85, of Maine, NY, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Richard (Dick) in 2001and her parents Robert and Orealia Piester, (Bob and Real). She is survived by a daughter Doreen (Jim) Treadwell, Harpursville; four sons Michael (Jane) Perry, Canaan, CT; Richard Mark Perry, Jr. (Teresa)Farragut, TN; Christopher (Diane) Perry, Peoria,...
Norman Stewart
Mar 14, 2014
Norman B Stewart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully and with grace at Lourdes Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2014. Norm was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Inez (Gianoncelli); parents, Hiley and Martha Stewart; Brothers, Willard Stewart, William Stewart, and Charles Stewart, Sisters, Letishia Dove, Dorothy Rauer, and Eleanor Bergmann. He is survived by...
Thomas “Tommy” Garren
Mar 12, 2014
Thomas A. Garren, 11.29.57- 3.12.14, passed unexpected. Predeceased by his parents Mary Roma, Donald F. Garren. Survived by daughter Sunni Rose Pompeii, companion Kelly Cone and family; (siblings) Donna, John Wait, Maria, Dick Roach, Cecelia Steenburg, Donald, Mike, Jason Garren and a large extended family. Tommy’s passing is an immense loss to all who knew him. His legacy will...
Janice Mckitrick
Mar 10, 2014
Janice Y. (Corson) McKitrick, 80, was born May 21, 1933 and went to be with the Lord at her home Monday, March 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents; Jasper and Anna Corson; brother and sister in law, Kenneth and Hilda Corson; son, Dennis McKitrick and grandson, Seth McKitrick. She is survived...
Franklin Canfield
Mar 9, 2014
Franklin Canfield, 63, of Johnson City passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at home with his children by his side. He is survived by a brother and sister in law Ron (Lisa) Barton; his four children Joseph; Timothy; Michael (Jenn) and Frankie; nine adoring grandchildren Bianca; Kayla; Devin; Adriano; Mason; Jacob; Hannah; Makayla and Sarah; also many dear close...
Imogene “Gene” Wright
Mar 9, 2014
Imogene (Gene) Wright passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Hilltop Nursing Center. She was a kind, gentle soul-a true lady. She was born Imogene Kaufman on November 14, 1919, in Mendota, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School, Evanston, Illinois. Gene and Gilbert (Bill) Wright married in 1943 and raised four children. They lived in Wilmette, Illinois;...
Ellen Randall
Mar 9, 2014
Ellen (Calvert) Randall, 97, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husbands, Harold Calvert, Michael Rogalavich and Stuart Randall. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Mack, Johnson City and Barbara Beckham, Bedford, TX; two sons and daughters in law, Richard and Waneta Calvert, Jacksonville, Fl and John Thomas...
Ralph Parsons
Mar 7, 2014
Ralph Elliot Parsons, 70, of Longmont, Colorado passed away early Friday morning, March 7, 2014. Ralph was born June 4, 1943 in Marathon, New York; the youngest son of Howard and Marguerite Parsons. Ralph graduated from of Marathon High School, and then enrolled at Hartwick College where he received a BA in Chemistry. Ralph married and helped raise three...
Raymond Kurtz
Mar 7, 2014
Raymond L. Kurtz 83, of Apalachin, NY passed away Friday March 7, 2014 surrounded by his wife and family after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bessie E. Kurtz; his children, Pamela (Gary- predeceased) Pardee, Michael (Sharon) Kurtz, and son Jamie (Erika) Kurtz; his grandchildren, Sabrina Kurtz, Brandon Kurtz, (fiancée Rena) and...
Joan Toner
Mar 6, 2014
Joan M. Toner, loving wife, mother and sister, adored nana, beloved aunt, devoted friend, and dedicated servant of God, passed peacefully to join the angels and stars in heaven on March 6th after a brief illness. Joanie’s deep faith, caring spirit and enormous sense of fun brought boundless comfort and unending joy to countless lives. She will be fondly...
Marouso Vasilikis
Mar 5, 2014
Marouso (Politis) Vasilikis, 72, of Endwell, passed away after an extended and courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Dimitrios and Margarita Politis; a sister Despina Politis and a nephew Kyriakos Koutsaris. Marouso is survived by a daughter Mina (Tom) Lazaros; granddaughters Roula Batis; and Nicoletta and Nasia Lazaros; her husband Emmanuel...
Adam Marhefka
Mar 5, 2014
Adam Marcus McDonnell Marhefka, 26, of Apalachin, passed away following a recent illness on March 5, 2014. He was the beloved son of Richard Marhefka and Patricia McDonnell and a wonderful brother to Alicia Marhefka his cherished sister. His maternal grandfather Mark F. McDonnell and his paternal grandmother Josephine Marhefka predeceased Adam. His paternal grandparents Joseph and Helen Marhefka...
Rosemary Gillard
Mar 4, 2014
Rosemary Ann Gillard, 84, of Vestal, NY, formerly of Fulton, NY, died peacefully on March 4, 2014. Rosemary was born August 18, 1929, in Fulton, NY, the daughter of Edward and Marguerite Walsh. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal where she served on various committees and as a Eucharistic minister. Rosemary was a graduate...
Caherine Bannister
Feb 27, 2014
Catherine I. Bannister, 85, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal. She is survived by three daughters and a son in law; Mary and Leon Vandermark, Kirkwood, Gail Bannister, SC., and Cathy Horowitch, Endicott, one son, Michael Bannister and Theresa, VA., six grandchildren, Scott, Tara, Leon, Lisa, Shawn and Jamie, and four great grandchildren,...
Dominic Rossi
Feb 26, 2014
Deacon Dominic L. Rossi, 83, was healed and comforted in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Carmella and Patsy Rossi, brother Mario, sisters Judy Mauro, Teresa Peris, Bertha Williams and Julie Ryan and a special cousin Aldo Ferraccioli. He is survived by his loving...
Joan Olson
Feb 25, 2014
After living a full and beautiful life, Joan Olson, 91, left her to be with the Lord on February 25, 2013. The past three years she had been residing and making many new friends at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell. She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar W. Olson, and her parents Lillian and Albert Taylor. She is survived...
Edward Mason
Feb 25, 2014
Edward John Mason, 75, passed away peacefully amongst family February 25, 2014. He is survived by Bonnie Jean Mason, his wife of 46 years; his children, Michelle Monk (Bernie), Terri Slater (Rob Roberts), Marcia Brayboy (James), Rebecca Patterson, Jack Mason (Darla), and Shari Reed; nineteen grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Edward was an electrician by trade and member of...
Mark Miller
Feb 25, 2014
Mark D Miller 56 of Binghamton, passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Miller. He is survived by mother Loretta, wife Caroline, son Zackary, brother Tracey (Eileen) Miller and many cousins and other family. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the...